Youths Attack Yoruba Communities, Burn Houses In Kaduna

By Akinwale Kasali

Irate Youths have caused tension in Kaduna State by attacking Yoruba Communities and burning down their houses.

The angry Youths  suspected to fundamentalists, stormed the Yoruba Communities destroying properties and burning down Houses.

Sources  said the attack led to the death of some Yoruba residents in the Community

According to an eyewitness, “Some people may have been killed. I do not have the exact number, the irate Youths just stormed the Community unaware,  unleashing attacks on innocent residents, mostly of the Yoruba tribe”.

But multiple sources said there were no reports of deaths as at press time though the risk of people losing their lives remain.

Local sources said several houses which belong to Yoruba communities were burnt in attacks staged by youths, mostly unemployed.

The source said trouble started when an Hausa boy was accosted by a youth leader in the Yoruba community. The Hausa boy had, allegedly, stolen money belonging to a Yoruba woman prompting his arrest.

The suspect was said to have been beaten by youths in the market after which he was taken to the Seriki in the area.

A source said the boy later died which prompted some suspected youths to mobilise and launch attacks on Yoruba property destroying and wounding many.

“I do not think anyone is dead but many were wounded” Akin Ajode who works in the market disclosed.

He said the situation is dangerous and could spread unless the brewing crisis is arrested.

He said the problem started on Sunday when the boy died.

“The youths launched the first attack on Monday evening. They organised again and attacked Yoruba Communities. Many have left their homes,” Ajose said.

The Kaduna State Police Command is yet to issue a statement or confirm this news as at the time of filing in this report.